What to Expect
RECkids Camp offers campers the chance to experience all that the University of Dayton Campus Recreation has to offer. Campers will have opportunities to participate in large group activities, create a group contract for success, and will choose several small group activities. There will be opportunities for swimming, climbing, playing sports, creating art projects, and so much more.
Daily Schedule Outline
Camp runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Extended care options available (Early: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and Late: 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.).
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7:30 am - 8:00 am |
Early Drop-off |
Supervised by counselors, campers arrive and engage in quiet activities. |
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8:00 am - 9:00 pm |
Morning Arrival |
Campers arrive and play in the MAC Gym courts with our counselors. Morning arrival will take place at the MAC Court side entrance between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. A parent/guardian must check in the camper by signing our Morning Check-in Log |
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9:00 am - 9:30 am |
Opening Assembly/ |
Each Monday morning, all campers create a group contract to determine how we as a RECkids team will best care for each other for the week. Campers also rank their top interest groups for the week. |
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9:30 am - 10:30 am |
All Camp/Field Activity Block |
Moving outdoors, campers participate in hands-on, collaborative activities that relate to the weekly theme. |
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10:30 am - 10:45 am |
Snack |
A quick water and snack break as we prep for special interest groups. |
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10:45 am - 12:00 pm |
Interest Groups |
Campers enjoy an interest group of their choice! This is a great time for campers to try something new or continue building on previous skills. |
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12:00 pm - 12:45 pm |
Lunch |
We often eat lunch outside on the RecPlex lawn and picnic tables. If it is raining or too hot, we will eat in our RECkids classroom. This is a great time to see friends or siblings from other groups. |
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12:45 pm - 1:15 pm |
Siesta (Rest Time) |
Everyone grabs a mat and heads to a quiet RecPlex studio or under a shady tree for reading, drawing, and some relaxation. |
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1:15 pm - 2:15 pm |
Aquatics Activity Block |
The weather turns hot in the afternoon, water games and activities in our Aquatics Center are a perfect way to cool down. Each Monday, campers will perform a swim test to help counselors gauge each campers ability to swim and stay above water. We are also better equipped to then know how to help campers improve their swimming abilities. Life jackets (PFD) are available for use to any camper. |
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2:15 pm - 2:30 pm |
Snack |
We will take a water and snack break, reapply sunscreen as needed, check in and see how everyone’s doing as prepare for our afternoon activities. |
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Age Group Activity |
Each age group (6-7, 8-9, 10-12) meets together and experiences fun activities that may include rock climbing, art or service projects, or health and wellness exercises. Each day’s experience is different and tailored to the interests and skills of the campers in each age group. |
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3:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Closing |
The community comes together to recap our day and share the exciting activities to come the following day. |
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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Evening Check-out |
Evening check-out will take place at the MAC Court side entrance between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. A parent/guardian or authorized individuals whose names are written on the Camper Registration Form are the only people who will be able to sign-out a camper. |
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5:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
Late Check-out |
Supervised by counselors, campers engage in small group or individualized activities. |